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    From Orbitman@9:91/8 to All on Wed Aug 16 18:54:55 2017
    Check out a few pictures I put up of the solar system as it stands today.

    I got the panels mounted today and wired back in. All is working smoothly.

    Got a few more things to do but it's 95% done.....until I decide to expand it.....later ;)

    Pics are here: http://orbitbbs.ddns.net/solar

    Thanks!
    Orbitman (Allen)
    telnet://orbitbbs.ddns.net:7210
    Opp, Alabama, USA

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  • From Mickey@9:91/31 to Orbitman on Wed Aug 16 22:07:43 2017
    On 08/16/17, Orbitman considered the following...

    Check out a few pictures I put up of the solar system as it stands today.


    Looks like a mighty fine setup. I know little about solar panels but these
    seem very similar to the panels that building centers have been selling
    lately around here. Been looking at them myself. :-)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Mick

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  • From Skuz@9:91/1 to Orbitman on Thu Aug 17 00:50:29 2017
    On 08/16/17, Orbitman said the following...

    Check out a few pictures I put up of the solar system as it stands today. Pics are here: http://orbitbbs.ddns.net/solar

    Thanks for sharing your solar project system info and pictures. Nice setup
    you have. I checked out (Windynation) products and prices today. Those batteries have a life cycle of around 500-800 charges. So they should last several years (depending on load) and usage, I would guess. I know how great the feeling is when we all feel more, and more self-relaint. Congrats ;)

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  • From Orbitman@9:91/8 to Skuz on Thu Aug 17 07:34:09 2017
    On 08/17/17, Skuz said the following...
    Thanks for sharing your solar project system info and pictures. Nice
    setup you have. I checked out (Windynation) products and prices today. Those batteries have a life cycle of around 500-800 charges. So they should last several years (depending on load) and usage, I would guess.
    I know how great the feeling is when we all feel more, and more self-relaint. Congrats ;)

    Thank you sir! I enjoyed the project and learned a fair bit about solar. The batteries are the most expensive part of the system. That one cost about
    $185 but like you said, it should last quite a while depending on usage. You can use slightly cheaper batteries like a deep cycle marine, just make sure to get the highest amp-hour you can afford. I use one 85 amp-hour marine battery to power part of my ham radio station and it works nicely.

    The panels are rated for 20-25 years. They will still put out 80% of their rated power at that age.

    The main purpose of the system is to provide power/lights to the storage
    shed. Sure, it cost more than running a 120v line to it....BUT, I would not have learned anything and it would still be tied to the mains. I wanted an independent system that could be used for additional aux power in case it's needed.

    Thanks!
    Orbitman (Allen)
    telnet://orbitbbs.ddns.net:7210
    Opp, Alabama, USA

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